Author

Date of Graduation

Document Type

Degree Name

Degree Level

Graduate

Department

Health, Human Performance and Recreation

Advisor

Stephen Dittmore

Committee Member

Terrence Eddy

Second Committee Member

Clayton Hamilton

Abstract

There have been many studies done, for MLB, regarding multiple economic factors, yet there is previous research done to investigate the predictors a team's valuation. This study aims to investigate what, if any, of certain predictor variables effect the valuation of an MLB franchise over a five year span, beginning in 2008. The study includes 29 MLB franchises and looks at secondary fiscal and performance data throughout the five year span. The results of a regression analysis concluded that three predictor variables, market size, average ticket price, and salary expense, were significant indicators of valuation while the remainder of the variables were not significant predictors.